The eighth edition of the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, a grassroots event took place in the Serranía de Ronda from Thursday, 31 July to Sunday, 3 August 2025.

The LA Almazara Olive Oil Mill just outside Ronda is designed by Philippe Starck to provide an immersive experience that captures the essence of extra virgin olive oil.

Ronda is a historic town which draws visitors to its stunning gorge, beautiful buildings and famous bullring. Many of its hotels are located on the cliff edge, with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Within easy reach of the coast, Ronda is also not far from Seville and Cadiz. Enjoy a stopover in Ronda, or nearby, at one of these characterful hotels.

No one can come to the hilltop town of Ronda, Andalucia's most-visited pueblo blanco, without being aware of its significance in the bullfighting world. From Pedro Romero, who revolutionised bullfighting in the 18th century by doing it on foot (as opposed to horseback) here, to corrida fans Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway (See FACT II), who both loved the town and visited frequently, to famed matador Antonio Ordoez, whose finca is nearby (his old friend Hemingway's ashes were scattered there). Ordoez started the Feria Goyesca, a colourful tableau of Goya-period costumes (the painter often portrayed bullfighters), based on his paintings. The spectacular pageant celebrates the painter (Goya), the bullfighter (Romero) and the art (bullfighting).

Ronda is one of Andalucia's loveliest towns, steeped in history. There is plenty to see beyond the view from the bridge over the plunging gorge which divides the town. Below are the main attractions and things to see in Ronda, and when is best to see them. 

Despite being a growing town, Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its centre. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m chasm below, before taking in the views from the Alameda out over the Serranía de Ronda mountains.

Report by Alex Cutts on the festivals Saturday night in Ronda; one of the more well-known towns to feature on the Pueblos Blancos line-up. Perhaps the most dramatic and breathtaking stage of the entire festival was in Ronda. The acts played in front of a backdrop which could only be described as looking like something out of a movie: miles of rocky cliffs and farmland nestled into valleys below a bright orange sunset.

Ara spoke to us at the inauguration of La Almazara Museum, and her enormous mural on the ceiling of the museum and restaurant. 

The seventh edition of the grass roots Pueblos Blancos Music Festival returns to the Serrania de Ronda Thursday 25th through Sunday 28th July 2024.

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival held first edition in 2016, returned to Ronda and the Serrania on last weekend in July 2022 after an absence in 2020 and 2021. It is held over four days in four different Serrania villages. Ronda, Montejaque, Grazalema, Villaluenga del Rosario

Each procession has a short name and an official long ecclesiastical name representing a part of the Easter story. the processions are organised by the brotherhood associations. The processions usually consists of two pasos (thrones), two brass bands, members of the brotherhood; young and old and by invitation members of the local town council, police and other civic officials.

The hermitage is located in the Plaza de la Oscuridad, in the rear courtyard of a house owned for years by the Ponce de León family. Thanks to a scheme by the City Council, and with the collaboration of its current owner, Fernando Ponce de León, the hermitage has opening times for public access. This was permitted after Mr Ponce de León restored the building with the help of some architects.

This ninth-century cave hermitage, carved into the rock face, has remained hidden from visitors until recently. Today, it is still used for religious purposes by the Brotherhood of the Virgen de la Cabeza. The town of Ronda continues to celebrate a pilgrimage on behalf of the Virgen de la Cabeza that incorporates a visit to the site.

Information about the cinemas in Ronda

See below a selection of excellent tours in and around Ronda town, perfect opportunities to see some of the interesting monuments and things to see in Ronda without the hassle of having to organise them yourself. These half day tours all depart from a central point in Ronda town.  For day trip excursions into the countryside and surrounding villages view our Ronda excursions page.

The area of wine production known as the Serrania de Ronda forms part of the DO Sierras of Malaga, producing what are popularly known as 'the Ronda Wines'. Here modern bodegas at over 750m altitude in the Serrania de Ronda produce young red wines from Romé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Tempranillo. Their white wine varieties include Chardonnay, Macabeo, Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc.

Ronda is home to some of the most beautiful villas in Andalucia. Usually located in the scenic countryside surrounding the town, villas in Ronda offer spectacular views and often come with private swimming pools and on-site parking. 

Ronda is an ancient mountain town of scenic vistas, romantic plazas, and historic treasures. Once a year, the town also sees a return to tradition with its annual Feria Goyesca. A fairly recent festival, at least in Andalucian terms, this event has captured the imagination of Spain with its traditional dress, important bullfights and ageless glamour.

The Ronda Parador is an interesting mix of old and new architecture, with views of the busy and picturesque Plaza de España on one side, and the breathtaking gorge on the other, as well as the 18th century Puente Nuevo bridge that is adjacent to the building. This is an excellent, convenient base for exploring Ronda.